jequirity

English
jequirity, Abrus precatorius

Etymology

From French jéquirity, from Spanish jequirití, from Tupi-Guarani.

Noun

jequirity (uncountable)

  1. Abrus precatorius, a legume native to Indonesia with long, pinnate-leafleted leaves, whose toxic seeds ("jequirity bean") may be used as beads or in percussion instruments.
    Synonyms: crab's eye, Indian licorice, rosary pea

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